Hi curvybird. It sems that restless legs syndrome is made worse by resting and lying down, and it's better to pace round for a bit. Over-use of caffeine, alcohol or smoking can make it worse, and sometimes it shows the start of other conditions, such as diabetes. If any symptoms like this are treated, then the RL tends to disappear, and there are various drugs which can help to get rid of the creeping or crawling sensations inside the legs. Can't be very nice - and must make people tired the next day if it keeps them awake, but it can hapen to anyone, at relatively any age. x